tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28022008634195431682018-02-04T06:48:41.890-08:00The Mystery of M...Shari's Mystery Adventure BlogShari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-61930125421048558972018-02-04T06:48:00.000-08:002018-02-04T06:48:42.012-08:00Interview: Natalie Glessen <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style> <br /><div class="MsoNormal">Let’s imagine for a minute we as readers get to walk onto the set of the next mystery. We are heading to the set now, join us and see what happens.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Interviewer:</b> I am here on the set of Shari Brown’s next mystery, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Mystery of Melody</i>. Welcome, everyone! The title for this mystery has been kept under wraps for a while now, so to get even the title is awesome! Now, let’s see if we can find an actor with a few minutes to talk with us. (Pause) Hello, you are a new actor to play in these mysteries, why don’t you introduce yourself.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Natalie:</b> My name is Natalie Glessen.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">I:</b> Welcome!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">N:</b> Thank you very much. It is great to have an opportunity to say hi to the fans. Hi Everyone!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">I:</b> Tell us a little more about your character.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">N:</b> Well, not much is known about Natalie. She is the cousin of Mary Glessen who the audience met in an earlier mystery, but the girls are quite different from each other. Though they look quite a bit alike, Mary is a quiet girl while Natalie has a more bubbly personality and is very outgoing.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">I:</b> What details were given to you for the first scene on the college campus, how did you prepare for your role?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">N:</b> Well, I’ve never been on a college campus before, so I actually visited a local college and walked through the process to see what it was like the first day of school.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">I:<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></b>Are you like the outgoing person you play in this mystery?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">N: </b>For me I am only outgoing in certain situations, but I definitely feel that Natalie and I have a lot the same personalities.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">I:</b> How is it to work with Chyli Anders?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">N:</b> Chyli is very personable and we became fast friends. She is fun to work with!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">I:</b> Some people are asking if you play both Mary and Natalie. What do you want to say to them?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">N:</b> Though it would be fun to play both parts, I did not play Mary Glessen in the other mystery.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">I:</b> Do you think your character will come back in a later mystery?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">N:</b> Here’s hoping (laugh/smile). I haven’t been here very long, but I already feel part of the family.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">I:<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></b>Thank you for your time, Natalie.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">N: </b>Thank you.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">I:</b> (Turns back toward the audience) Make sure you catch up on the first 4 mysteries before the next one is released. Till next time!</div>Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-49618991196741092032017-12-30T07:23:00.001-08:002017-12-30T07:23:21.634-08:00Blog Entry - by Jake Hammil<span style="font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Times, &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">H<span style="font-size: x-small;">I</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">THERE, </span>J<span style="font-size: x-small;">AKE</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">HERE. <span style="font-size: small;">C<span style="font-size: x-small;">HYLI, OUR FRIENDS, AND <span style="font-size: small;">I <span style="font-size: x-small;">ARE KNEE DEEP IN ANOTHER MYSTERY. <span style="font-size: small;">Y<span style="font-size: x-small;">OU'LL SOON HEAR ALL THE DETAILS. <span style="font-size: small;">W<span style="font-size: x-small;">E DON'T HAVE A NAME FOR IT YET, SO <span style="font-size: small;">TBD <span style="font-size: x-small;">ON THAT. <span style="font-size: small;">N<span style="font-size: x-small;">OW, NOT TO GIVE TOO MUCH AWAY ON THIS MYSTERY, BUT <span style="font-size: small;">I <span style="font-size: x-small;">WOULD NOT BE MUCH HELP ON THIS ONE ALL BY MYSELF. <span style="font-size: small;">S<span style="font-size: x-small;">EE, THIS MYSTERY LEANS MORE TOWARD <span style="font-size: small;">C<span style="font-size: x-small;">HYLI'S STRENGTHS. <span style="font-size: small;">S<span style="font-size: x-small;">HE HAS DEFINITELY BEEN A HELP ON THE PAST MYSTERIES, BUT ON THIS ONE, HER BACKGROUND IS INVALUABLE. <span style="font-size: small;">S<span style="font-size: x-small;">O FAR WE HAVE STAYED SOMEWHAT LOCAL, THOUGH WE HAVE MET QUITE A FEW INTERESTING CHARACTERS. <span style="font-size: small;">M<span style="font-size: x-small;">ORE LATER! <span style="font-size: small;">S<span style="font-size: x-small;">EE YA!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-83552163054102004292017-11-11T17:37:00.002-08:002017-11-11T17:37:45.420-08:00November 11, 2017Coming soon, I will reveal the title, the cover, and a short summary of my next book. Keep checking back for details!Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-30350571865684911292017-11-03T20:24:00.002-07:002017-11-03T20:24:32.630-07:00November 3, 2017I have been working at the same company for over 12 years. This month they did a post on their blog about me. Check it out: <a href="http://frontsteps.com/shari-brown/">http://frontsteps.com/shari-brown/</a>Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-87162935697989619212017-07-26T20:48:00.000-07:002017-07-26T20:48:47.542-07:00July 26, 2017 <style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --></style> <br /><div class="MsoNormal">Hi Readers! What do you like to think about? Okay, I know it’s a loaded question, but think about it for a minute. Do you think about sports and the latest score of your favorite team? What about the person in the car beside you in traffic? Why do they look like they would like to be anywhere but in traffic? Are they just experiencing a rough day or did something happen to a family member and they just want to get there to help? </div><div class="MsoNormal">One of the things I enjoy is making up stories for what fraction of action I see happening around me. Like tonight, there was a helicopter that landed in a field and there were ambulances with lights flashing. What was happening? Why was life flight called when we were only a few miles from the hospital? Maybe there was a snake bite and the anti-venom was in the helicopter. Maybe the emergency needed to be transported to a hospital further away? These are the scenes that happen around us in the real world that can help write exciting scenes in our novels.</div>Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-37869853162499510342017-01-29T17:11:00.000-08:002017-01-29T17:11:23.289-08:00January 29, 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hvby661S9aA/WI6SUrI7qVI/AAAAAAAAAIY/jqifUTo4QNg--MzGg7nCGTRhn9wwt8FMQCLcB/s1600/DSCN3716.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hvby661S9aA/WI6SUrI7qVI/AAAAAAAAAIY/jqifUTo4QNg--MzGg7nCGTRhn9wwt8FMQCLcB/s320/DSCN3716.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6JYE1bu-_I8/WI6SdSTASSI/AAAAAAAAAIc/jz7InM-tmhQf73dXK0Skwcqm8QJWXkkCgCLcB/s1600/DSCN3717.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6JYE1bu-_I8/WI6SdSTASSI/AAAAAAAAAIc/jz7InM-tmhQf73dXK0Skwcqm8QJWXkkCgCLcB/s320/DSCN3717.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Check out the Local Author Exhibit at the San Diego Public Library! For the whole month of February, Local Authors from around the area have their books on display for immediate checkout. Enjoy! Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-32380636862155139842016-12-30T15:20:00.000-08:002016-12-30T15:20:17.313-08:00December 30 2016 <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style> <br /><div class="MsoNormal">Chyli, Jake, Cyndy, Joe and all their friends are working on another mystery together. Get ready for the fifth installment of The Mystery of M Series, coming in 2017!</div><div class="MsoNormal">Chyli and Jake first met a year ago in January when they worked together to figure out The Mystery of Medicine. The next task challenged their underwater talent in The Mystery of Millions. Then Chyli launched into another mystery taking her and her friends out of state in The Mystery of Multiples.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Chyli and Jake know they could not have solved these mysteries alone, especially their most recent installment, The Mystery of Mechanics. A <span style="color: black;">vehicle to fix-up</span> and a haunting mystery to solve. This new case tested the friends’ definition of mystery and adventure as the Halloween festival drew nearer.</div><div class="MsoNormal">If you’ve fallen behind on reading, get caught up quickly! The new mystery will be coming out soon!</div>Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-77418181791354938972016-11-26T08:02:00.002-08:002016-11-28T17:41:17.717-08:00November 26, 2016<style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} </style> --&gt; <div class="MsoNormal">I stand by my suggestion to always have a notebook in case you think of something for your book you want to write down. I recently decided to add some more “meat” to the story I am currently working on, so I went back through my summary sheet for each chapter and saw where I could add more. My notebook was very handy for this. Keep writing!</div>Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-37779469988576922782016-10-19T19:18:00.002-07:002016-10-19T19:18:47.276-07:00October 19, 2016 <style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --></style> <span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The Mystery of M series continues! I enjoyed 3 hours of working on my next story on Saturday. It was so great! I got lots done and enjoyed it a lot!</span> Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-54285876617606479982016-06-14T17:45:00.001-07:002016-06-14T17:45:45.310-07:00Short Story Finished - June 14th, 2016<span data-offset-key="epqdm-0-0"><span data-text="true">The printed copy of my short story is finished and it looks amazing! Check it out: http://www.blurb.co.uk/b/7141383-the-unexpected-thanksgiving-blessing </span></span>Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-53226728069560429212016-06-03T17:29:00.000-07:002016-06-03T17:29:30.393-07:00June 3, 2016 <style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --></style> <br /><div class="MsoNormal"><u><b>Welcome Readers!</b></u></div><div class="MsoNormal">I wanted to give you a shout out about the RB Alive Street Fair this weekend in Rancho Bernardo, CA! Sunday, June 5<sup>th</sup> from 10 am – 4 pm I will be selling my four novels in the Local Author section (by the Classic Cars exhibit). On sale will be <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Mystery of Medicine</i>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Mystery of Millions</i>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Mystery of Multiples</i>, and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Mystery of Mechanics</i>. My short story, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Unexpected Thanksgiving Blessing</i> is not yet available in printed form, but is available on Kindle and iTunes bookstore for electronic purchase.</div><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Cambria; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I look forward to seeing you come by and say hi!</span> Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-32467240352702443042016-03-19T08:57:00.000-07:002016-03-19T08:57:32.519-07:00March 19, 2016One reader commented: "The rock climbing chapter was pretty exciting." ~ The Mystery of MillionsShari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-52028672920680368572016-03-12T06:47:00.000-08:002017-01-29T17:17:56.531-08:00Meet the Authors at La Jolla Public Library!<style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} </style> --&gt; <div class="MsoNormal">Please join up to 28 local authors at the La Jolla / Riford Branch Public Library where they will be discussing and displaying the latest books available for readers of all ages. The event will be located in the library's Community Room. In the afternoon guest speakers Penny Sansevieri, Terry Ambrose, and Jennifer Coburn will be discussing topics about writing and getting published.<br /><br />Our authors will have books for all ages (mystery, romance, children, adventure, suspense---you name it!).<br /><br />Many of our authors are award-winning, and books will be available for sale and signed autographs.<br /><br />Event Date: Saturday March 26, 2016<br />Event Time: 10AM - 5PM<br />Event Place: La Jolla/Riford Branch Public Library<br />7555 Draper Avenue<br />La Jolla, CA 92037<br />(858) 552-1657<br /><br />Please share the word with family, friends, and any avid readers you know. I personally will be displaying my books from 10am - 2pm. I look forward to seeing you there.</div>Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-57223125121119535962015-10-04T16:32:00.000-07:002015-10-04T16:32:16.949-07:00Trivia #1: October 4th, 2015 <style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --></style> <br /><div class="MsoNormal">Mystery of M Trivia #1: Which character has played a part in each book so far, but his/her physical description is not mentioned? Leave a comment!</div>Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-77823940075027761342015-05-01T17:39:00.000-07:002015-05-01T17:39:30.898-07:00May 1, 2015 <style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --></style> <br /><div class="MsoNormal">I am excited about the upcoming book fair. Once again, the local authors have been invited to come to the RB Alive Fair, June 7th from 10 am – 4 pm. It is always an exciting time to meet my readers and fellow writers. I hope to see you there! Please come up and say hi! I would love to meet you!</div>Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-73272968636163957242014-12-24T11:48:00.002-08:002014-12-24T11:48:46.971-08:00December 24, 2014Hi Readers! I hope you are all ready to have a wonderful Christmas with your friends and family. One of my readers, took my second book, The Mystery of Millions, when she traveled to Israel. She took a picture of herself sitting in the Dead Sea reading, in lieu of the customary "newspaper" shot tourists often take.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S1k1IBUYJdE/VJsYOUqZb6I/AAAAAAAAADU/2u9hZliQJZI/s1600/IMG_1605-resized.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S1k1IBUYJdE/VJsYOUqZb6I/AAAAAAAAADU/2u9hZliQJZI/s1600/IMG_1605-resized.JPG" height="288" width="320" /></a></div><span id="goog_1969677429"></span>Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-58372323081576201472014-12-06T07:07:00.001-08:002014-12-06T07:07:13.806-08:00December 6, 2014 <style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --></style> <br /><div class="MsoNormal">I have heard “writing is a process.” Okay, that’s great, but what’s the goal?” I have many goals in my writing, and I find I am more motivated when I set smaller goals that are achievable, even when I keep the larger goal in mind. </div><div class="MsoNormal">Here is an example: As a freshman and sophomore in high school, I realized I wanted to write, but I didn’t work toward a goal. I wrote when I wanted to and stopped when I didn’t feel like it. I enjoyed writing for myself and that was great! </div><div class="MsoNormal">It was years later, after hearing about other young writers getting published that I even thought if it was possible for me.</div><div class="MsoNormal">I guess you can say the rest is history. Even if you only have a few minutes, get to writing! It’s amazing what you can do in a short amount of time.</div>Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-15823421433645293522014-09-06T18:18:00.001-07:002014-09-06T18:18:01.830-07:00September 6, 2014<div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sitting down to homemade pizza! Keep a lookout and it might just show up in a future book.</span></div>Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-41617167180851133722014-06-06T20:16:00.000-07:002014-06-06T20:16:14.531-07:00June 6, 2014 <style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:10.0pt; margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Cambria; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --></style> <br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I had a great opportunity to speak at a local middle school on Friday. It was a great experience and though I was the one “leading” the class, I learned something too. It was fun having the kids think outside the box and hearing their ideas about different topics. I touched on the 3 basic avenues I use to help me write. 1) Choose a 1-word topic, 2) Free-write in bubble format or a journal entry about that topic, 3) Write 5 next steps for the characters. I think the key with #3 is that if you think of a next step that is completely out of character for that person, still write it down. That’s one thing about this exercise. It is best to keep writing and not critique your writing. That way you can get your creativity on paper where you can actually see it and come back to it later. If you, in the future, want to use that “out of character” next step for a different story, you will already have it written down and can use it accordingly.</div>Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-2196545060459306862014-02-25T18:10:00.000-08:002014-02-25T18:10:27.644-08:00February 25, 2014<div class="MsoNormal">The following words in this blog entry I wrote by hand first, but then I got to thinking, “This is a good conversation piece.”</div><div class="MsoNormal">Okay, I’m writing right now because I really just want to form letters. Weird, right? Have you ever done something many times without even realizing what you’re doing it, let alone why you’re doing it? My desire to start writing just now got me thinking, there are many different reasons why I might write, either on paper or electronically. I might want to form letters (weird, but that’s how this entry got started). I might want to get an idea across in an essay-type format. I might want to write down an idea so I don’t forget it. I might want to work on making my writing easy to read. Or various other reasons. Hmmm. . . Does that translate to other things in life? </div><div class="MsoNormal">A person might have a variety of reasons to go back to school. Maybe to change careers. Get a better paying job. 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Major Market in Escondido has my books! This is the first store to carry my books, so if you’re in the area please check out my Christmas display! </div><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:DocumentProperties> <o:Template>Normal.dotm</o:Template> <o:Revision>0</o:Revision> <o:TotalTime>0</o:TotalTime> <o:Pages>1</o:Pages> <o:Words>47</o:Words> <o:Characters>271</o:Characters> <o:Company>SS Virtual Solutions</o:Company> <o:Lines>2</o:Lines> <o:Paragraphs>1</o:Paragraphs> <o:CharactersWithSpaces>332</o:CharactersWithSpaces> <o:Version>12.0</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves>false</w:TrackMoves> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing> <w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing> <w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:DontAutofitConstrainedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument></xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="276"> </w:LatentStyles></xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 10]><style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style><![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> <!--EndFragment--><br /><div class="MsoNormal">God is so good! I see this as another way to praise Him and show His love to those who I might not even meet in person. It is so exciting!!!!!&nbsp;</div>Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-76763742222481869942013-11-09T21:31:00.000-08:002013-11-09T21:31:37.979-08:00November 9, 2013<div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Wonderful News, Readers!<o:p></o:p></b></div><div class="MsoNormal">I was talking to another local author at the last book event I attended and she told me that Major Market likes to support local authors. It sounded kind of too good to be true, so I didn’t do much about it . . . till today. I finally decided, with my third book coming out, that I really wanted to sell my book and get it out there in the market for my target audience to see, read, and enjoy. I took a step of faith, trusting God that everything would work out in his timing. Well, as you might have guessed He worked everything out exactly as He had already planned it. I walked into Major Market this morning and spoke with the manager, Sharon Hendrix. She is really nice and immediately showed me back to the book/gift section. I was really excited I was even being considered. Yay!</div><div class="MsoNormal">She mentioned about a display and of course something like shouldn’t be too hard to find, right? . . . Wrong. I traveled to closest office supply store and they actually said that if I can come about three weeks ago they would have had some old displays I could have. Unfortunately, they had already thrown them out. No luck! . . . Finally, after going to various other office supply stores and yes, even dumpster diving, we finally found a display that was available. “Just let us know when done with it and we’ll come back.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>“Oh, that’s okay,” they said. “I’ll move the books and you can have it now.” </div><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:DocumentProperties> <o:Template>Normal.dotm</o:Template> <o:Revision>0</o:Revision> <o:TotalTime>0</o:TotalTime> <o:Pages>1</o:Pages> <o:Words>250</o:Words> <o:Characters>1426</o:Characters> <o:Company>SS Virtual Solutions</o:Company> <o:Lines>11</o:Lines> <o:Paragraphs>2</o:Paragraphs> <o:CharactersWithSpaces>1751</o:CharactersWithSpaces> <o:Version>12.0</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves>false</w:TrackMoves> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing> <w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing> <w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:DontAutofitConstrainedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument></xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="276"> </w:LatentStyles></xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 10]><style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style><![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> <!--EndFragment--><br /><div class="MsoNormal">Thank you, Lord! You worked it out perfectly!!!!!!!!!! Another thing that Sharon mentioned in our short interview was that I will be able to do a book signing! Woohoo!!!! That is great, right? Well, keep following my updates and I’ll let you know the minute I have a date and time! . . . Oh, happy reading!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><o:p></o:p></i></div>Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-54524347170366358472013-08-04T11:06:00.000-07:002013-08-04T11:06:00.049-07:00August 4, 2013 <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:DocumentProperties> <o:Template>Normal.dotm</o:Template> <o:Revision>0</o:Revision> <o:TotalTime>0</o:TotalTime> <o:Pages>1</o:Pages> <o:Words>81</o:Words> <o:Characters>467</o:Characters> <o:Company>SS Virtual Solutions</o:Company> <o:Lines>3</o:Lines> <o:Paragraphs>1</o:Paragraphs> <o:CharactersWithSpaces>573</o:CharactersWithSpaces> <o:Version>12.0</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves>false</w:TrackMoves> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing> <w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing> <w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:DontAutofitConstrainedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument></xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="276"> </w:LatentStyles></xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 10]><style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style><![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> <br /><div class="MsoNormal">Hi Readers! </div><div class="MsoNormal">I have an awesome opportunity to join other local authors at the Paradise Hills Public Library on September 21, 2013! It is a Saturday and the event is from 10 am- 1 pm. I hope you will stop by if you’re in the area. I would love to meet you and hear about your reading and writing endeavors. </div><div class="MsoNormal">The third book in <i>The Mystery of M </i>series will be available by Christmas, but you might just get a sneak preview if you come to the Paradise Hills Library event. Hope to see you all there!</div><div class="MsoNormal">Library Location: 5922 Rancho Hills Drive, MS 17, San Diego, CA 92139</div><!--EndFragment-->Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-47359472900284515172013-07-12T16:25:00.002-07:002013-07-12T16:25:55.382-07:00July 12, 2013 <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:DocumentProperties> <o:Template>Normal.dotm</o:Template> <o:Revision>0</o:Revision> <o:TotalTime>0</o:TotalTime> <o:Pages>1</o:Pages> <o:Words>136</o:Words> <o:Characters>780</o:Characters> <o:Company>SS Virtual Solutions</o:Company> <o:Lines>6</o:Lines> <o:Paragraphs>1</o:Paragraphs> <o:CharactersWithSpaces>957</o:CharactersWithSpaces> <o:Version>12.0</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves>false</w:TrackMoves> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing> <w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing> <w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:DontAutofitConstrainedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument></xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="276"> </w:LatentStyles></xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 10]><style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style><![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> <br /><div class="MsoNormal">Back in October 2012, I wrote about a time I was eating a bowl of grapes. From my exact position, I thought I had eaten all the grapes, but when I looked from a different perspective I saw that there were more grapes still in the bowl. I was reminded of this story just this week when I was enjoying another bowl of grapes. This time the bowl was wider and flatter so all the grapes were plainly visible. While I was eating I realized that this wider perspective is how God sees our lives. He has a grand, wide perspective and he can see all that goes on. Nothing falls through the cracks. On the other hand, sometimes we as humans only have a very narrow view of life. We might not see all that God is doing because of our narrow perspective. I think it is a good idea to take some time to step back and look at especially difficult situations from God’s perspective. When we do we will get a wider, more complete view of what He has for us. &nbsp;</div><!--EndFragment-->Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802200863419543168.post-33152326477817283112013-06-15T09:41:00.001-07:002013-06-15T09:41:31.885-07:00June 15, 2013 <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:DocumentProperties> <o:Template>Normal.dotm</o:Template> <o:Revision>0</o:Revision> <o:TotalTime>0</o:TotalTime> <o:Pages>1</o:Pages> <o:Words>102</o:Words> <o:Characters>420</o:Characters> <o:Company>SS Virtual Solutions</o:Company> <o:Lines>26</o:Lines> <o:Paragraphs>6</o:Paragraphs> <o:CharactersWithSpaces>717</o:CharactersWithSpaces> <o:Version>12.0</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings></xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves>false</w:TrackMoves> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing> <w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing> <w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:DontAutofitConstrainedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument></xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="276"> </w:LatentStyles></xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 10]><style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style><![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--> <br /><div class="MsoNormal">We received notice that our power would be shut off for a few hours in the morning today as well as also this afternoon. I made sure my computer was charged so I could still work on my story. It is times like this that I am thankful for my laptop computer. If I was still using a desktop I wouldn’t be able to work on my story right now. Well, I think this is a good time to share what you are thankful for. Add a comment to this post and let me and others know what you are thankful for. Happy Saturday! And to the fathers out there, Happy Father’s Day!</div><!--EndFragment-->Shari Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01903950318251750335noreply@blogger.com0